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Canadian Heritage · Contribution program

Sport - Hosting Program - International Single Sport Events

The Department of Canadian Heritage, as the entity within the federal government responsible for sport, works to advance sport within the context of Government of Canada priorities. Moreover, the Department is striving to establish Canada as a leading sport nation at home and abroad, where all Canadians and their communities enjoy, value and celebrate the benefits of active participation and excellence in sport.

Total value
$54M
Agreements
354
Apr 2019 to May 2026
Median agreement
$75K
Typical range
$50K–$150K
the middle half of agreements

Federal grants and contributions, agreements starting Jan 2006 to Oct 2026, each counted once at its latest amended value. Source: Treasury Board proactive disclosure, published October 11, 2026.

Applying? Sport Canada Hosting Program. Taking applications? No intake dates on the official page. The deadline, who can apply and what applicants actually got are on its page.

See every record for this program on the government’s search. How to apply: look up the program on Canadian Heritage’s website.

Who got it

Organizations with the most funding under this program.

RecipientAgreementsTotal
Volleyball Canada16$7.2M
Canadian Snowboard Federation35$6.4M
Alpine Canada Alpin27$3.4M
Skate Canada / Patinage Canada4$3.4M
Wheelchair Basketball Canada / Basketball En Fauteuil Roulant Canada4$2.6M
Speed Skating Canada20$2.5M
Canadian Freestyle Ski Association15$2.4M
Canoe Kayak Canada5$2.4M
Hockey Canada15$2M
Canadian Rugby Union9$1.7M
Canada Basketball12$1.7M
Cross Country Ski De Fond Canada8$1.3M
Swimming / Natation Canada12$1.2M
Canadian Cycling Association / Association Cycliste Canadienne16$1.2M
Diving Plongeon Canada9$1.2M
Canadian Curling Association8$1.1M
Athletics Canada / Athletisme Canada13$1.1M
Rowing Canada Aviron3$1.1M
Triathlon Canada12$1.1M
Royal Canadian Golf Association7$750K
Judo Canada6$700K
Canadian Luge Association / Association Canadienne De Luge8$665K
Biathlon Canada3$625K
Badminton Canada9$610K
Canadian Fencing Federation8$585K
Speed Skating Canada Patinage de vitesse Canada3$450K
Tennis Canada9$440K
Canada Artistic Swimming - Natation Artistique Canada5$380K
Gymnastics Canada Gymnastique6$325K
Squash Canada5$310K
Equestrian Canada6$260K
Skate Canada3$250K
Water Polo Canada1$250K
Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton3$225K
Altergo Événements2$220K
Sail Canada4$200K
Wheelchair Rugby Canada / Rugby En Fauteuil Roulant Canada2$175K
Taekwondo Canada3$175K
Karate Canada1$175K
Federation Of Canadian Archers Inc. / Federation Canadienne Des Archers Inc.2$170K
Equine Canada Hippique5$165K
Canadian Volleyball Association1$150K
Canadian Amateur Softball Association3$150K
Wrestling Canada Lutte1$50K
Canadian Soccer Association2$35K
Field Hockey Canada1$25K

Plus 2 agreements ($250K) to individuals, sole proprietors and recipients this site does not name. They count in every total above. Why

By year

Agreements by the year they started.

YearAgreementsTotal
201912$3.7M
202019$4.1M
202144$5.5M
202270$12M
202387$11.2M
202448$6.6M
202563$10.1M
202611$745K

By province

Province or territoryAgreementsTotal
Ontario204$31.6M
British Columbia75$12.8M
Alberta64$8.2M
Quebec11$1.3M

By type of recipient

As the department classified the recipient.

Recipient typeAgreementsTotal
Not stated by the department244$32.5M
Not-for-profit organizations and charities76$13.4M
Other organizations34$8.1M

Latest agreements

StartRecipientValue
May 2026Badminton Canada$50,000
Apr 2026Wheelchair Rugby Canada / Rugby En Fauteuil Roulant Canada$75,000
Apr 2026Wheelchair Basketball Canada / Basketball En Fauteuil Roulant Canada$50,000
Apr 2026Volleyball Canada$50,000
Apr 2026Triathlon Canada$100,000
Apr 2026Skate Canada$50,000
Apr 2026Canoe Kayak Canada$50,000
Apr 2026Canadian Fencing Federation$75,000
Apr 2026Canada Basketball$50,000
Apr 2026Athletics Canada / Athletisme Canada$75,000
Mar 2026Altergo Événements$120,000
Dec 2025Canadian Cycling Association / Association Cycliste Canadienne$50,000
Dec 2025Tennis Canada$50,000
Dec 2025Canadian Cycling Association / Association Cycliste Canadienne$50,000
Nov 2025Volleyball Canada$5,000,000
Nov 2025Diving Plongeon Canada$100,000
Nov 2025Canoe Kayak Canada$100,000
Nov 2025Alpine Canada Alpin$100,000
Nov 2025Canada Artistic Swimming - Natation Artistique Canada$120,000
Oct 2025Canadian Snowboard Federation$150,000
Oct 2025Canadian Freestyle Ski Association$100,000
Oct 2025Canadian Freestyle Ski Association$100,000
Oct 2025Alpine Canada Alpin$150,000
Oct 2025Canadian Cycling Association / Association Cycliste Canadienne$100,000
Oct 2025Diving Plongeon Canada$100,000